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Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher

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Cardi B
Internet Absurdities
Comedy
Louvre Heist
British Comedy
Gentle Parenting
Parenting Styles
Shrekking
Parenting
Elon Musk
Siri
Taylor Swift
Drunk People On Planes
Shopping Mishaps
Shark Selfies
Spa Experiences
Festivals
Pamela Anderson
Liam Neeson
Beauty Standards

Each week, best mates Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher dive headfirst into the daft, the ridiculous, and the gloriously dumb - from their own personal disasters to the wildest, most unhinged things the internet (and the world) throws at us. Emma Watson losing her driving license for speeding? They’re on it. A woman taking a selfie with a shark and getting her hands bitten off? You know they’re talki... more

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Latest Episodes

Timothée Shalama-lama-ding-dong (Chalamet) is under fire after sharing his thoughts on opera and ballet and sparking a full blown internet pile on. Laura and Carmen unpack the backlash, the memes, and why the internet loves nothing more than uniting ... more

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, Laura and Carmen dive straight into the chaos that is Britney Spears. From the head shaving era to the conservatorship and the recent internet debate of “maybe we shouldn’t have freed Britney”, they try to answer the... more

This week, Laura and Carmen spiral from ski slopes to strip clubs after a listener confession about a half-dressed skiing disaster that ends with an injured stranger… and a three hour plane journey of silent guilt.

Then there’s the viral chair throw... more

This week on Shouldn’t Laugh But, one of us is living her best ski life in Canada while the other is glue gunning her way through World Book Day and awaiting secondary school news like it is the Hunger Games.

There are rogue ski puns, Winter Olympic... more

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Laura Smyth
Co-host with strong comedic presence, involved in global player original production collaborations.
Carmen Butcher
Co-host with dynamic storytelling and lively banter, frequently driving episode energy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Howling

    Fell across this pod. Binge listened to the whole thing in two days snort laughing my head off. Now booked tickets to Born Aggy. Funniest thing I’ve heard in years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caro77reg
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Crackin content

    Love these girls, so fun and entertaining.

    Thanks for the laughs and good times.

    Totally appreciate the daily content over the Christmas and New year period and keeping us company. I know people who don’t have much going on in their lives like me really enjoyed it. So thank you X🫶🏻😘🙌🏻💌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sourciness
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love this Podcast!

    Happened to see one of the Reels on Instagram and listened to an episode. Smashed the living daylights out of the subscribe button and binged the whole thing in 2 days. Now I have to wait for more to be released ☹️

    Have recommended it to everyone, absolutely love Carmen & Laura and looking forward to seeing Laura live in November!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jodie_88
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • New listener

    Listened to one that was recommended through another pod I listen to and I am hooked!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeeDee001001
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • You must listen!

    Absolutely hilarious!!!! Love you both. Saw laura in Winchester, been obsessed since. Best thing to happen to comedy! X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tinkletits21
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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General perception: fans find the hosts hilarious, relatable, and easy to listen to, with high engagement and strong word-of-mouth.

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#157
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Apple Podcasts
#243
Ireland/Comedy

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Two witty hosts riff about everyday absurdities, celebrity culture, internet trends, and personal misadventures with a warm, irreverent banter. Episodes mix personal stories, listener submissions, and topical chatter ranging from pop culture moments to everyday money pinch-points, dating quirks, travel misadventures, and family anecdotes. The conversational chemistry and humor-heavy approach create a breezy, relatable vibe that often leans into lighthearted self-deprecation and candid anecdotes, making it a go-to for fans of playful, no-holds-barred banter.

Noteworthy traits include the duo's strong chemistry, audience engagement through prompts for listener stories, and a knack for turning mundane or outrageous moments into punchy, sharea... more

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